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Words That Start With T for Kids

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  • t-rex – The T-Rex, or Tyrannosaurus Rex, was a giant dinosaur that walked on two legs.
  • t-shirt – A t-shirt is a type of clothing that you wear on your upper body.
  • table – A table is a piece of furniture that has a flat top and usually four legs.
  • tables – A table is a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs.
  • tablet – A tablet is a portable device with a big screen that you can touch to use.
  • tableware – Tableware means all the items we use to eat and drink from, like plates, bowls, forks, and cups.
  • tabulate – Tabulate means to make a table or a chart.
  • tacking – Tacking is when a boat sails in a zigzag way to go against the wind.
  • taco – A taco is a type of food that comes from Mexico.
  • tadpole – A tadpole is a young frog that lives in water.
  • tag – A tag is a small piece of paper or a label that gives information about something.
  • tail – A tail is the long part at the back of some animals, like dogs, cats, and even some birds.
  • tailor – A tailor is a person who makes or fixes clothes.
  • take – Take means to pick up or get something.
  • takeoff – Takeoff is when a plane leaves the ground and starts flying.
  • taking – Taking is when you pick up or get something.
  • tale – A tale is a kind of story that tells about things that happen.
  • talent – Talent means you have a special skill or ability to do something well, like playing a sport or playing an...
  • talented – Talented means you are really good at something, like drawing, singing, or playing a game.
  • talk – Talking means using words to share ideas or feelings with someone.
  • talkative – Talkative is when a person loves to talk and share their thoughts.
  • talking – Talking means using your voice to communicate with someone.
  • tall – Tall means that something is higher than other things.
  • tally – A tally is a way to count things.
  • tangerine – A tangerine is a type of fruit that is orange and round.
  • tangle – A tangle is when something like a rope or string gets twisted and knotted, making it hard to pull apart.
  • tank – A tank is a large vehicle used in the army.
  • tap – A tap is a quick touch or hit.
  • tape – Tape is a long, thin piece of material that has glue on one side.
  • taped – Taped means to use tape to hold things together.
  • tapestry – A tapestry is a big piece of cloth with pictures or designs on it.
  • target – A target is a goal or something you want to hit or reach, like when you throw a dart at a board.
  • targets – Targets are things you aim for or try to hit.
  • tarry – Tarry means to stay in one place for a little while.
  • task – A task is a job or something you have to finish, like your homework or helping in the kitchen.
  • taste – Taste is what you feel when you eat or drink something.
  • tasty – Tasty is a word we use when food is delicious and makes you happy when you eat it.
  • tater – Tater is a cute name for a potato.
  • tea – Tea is a drink made from leaves of a plant.
  • teach – To teach is to show someone how to do something or explain things so they can understand it better.
  • teacher – A teacher is someone who helps you understand different subjects like math, science, and art.
  • teacups – Teacups are special cups for drinking tea.
  • teakettle – A teakettle is a special pot for heating water.
  • team – A team is a group of friends or players who help each other to win a game or finish a project.
  • teammate – A teammate is someone who is on your team.
  • teamwork – Teamwork is when a group of people help each other to finish a task.
  • tears – Tears are drops of water that come from your eyes.
  • teddy – A teddy is a cuddly bear toy that many kids love.
  • tedious – Tedious means something that is very boring and takes a long time to do.
  • tee – A tee is a little tool used in golf to lift the ball off the ground.
  • teeth – Teeth are the strong, white parts in your mouth that help you bite and chew your food.
  • tele – Tele means far away.
  • telephone – A telephone is a device that lets you call someone and talk to them.
  • telescope – A telescope is a device that lets you look at things that are really far away, like the moon or stars, and...
  • tell – To 'tell' means to share information or stories with someone.
  • telling – Telling is when you share information or stories with others.
  • telly – A telly is another word for television.
  • temp – Temp is short for temperature.
  • temperature – Temperature tells us how hot or cold things are.
  • temple – A temple is a place where people gather to worship or pray.
  • temporary – Temporary means something that is not permanent.
  • tenacious – Tenacious means not giving up.
  • tender – Tender means something that is soft and easy to touch.
  • tennis – Tennis is a sport where players use rackets to hit a ball over a net.
  • tent – A tent is a portable shelter made of fabric.
  • terrible – Terrible means something that is very bad or makes you feel sad.
  • terrified – Terrified means being really, really scared.
  • terrifying – Terrifying is when something is really scary.
  • test – A test is when you answer questions to see how well you understand something.
  • text – Text means the words that are written or printed.
  • texts – Texts are messages that people send to each other using phones or computers.
  • thank – 'Thank' means to show you are grateful.
  • thankful – Being thankful means you appreciate what someone has done for you, like when a friend shares their toys.
  • thankless – Thankless means when someone does something nice for someone else, but that person doesn't say thank you...
  • thanks – "Thanks" is a word we use to show we appreciate what someone has done for us.
  • thanksgiving – Thanksgiving is a holiday when people celebrate by having a big meal with their family and friends.
  • theater – A theater is a building where you can see plays and movies.
  • theatre – Theatre is a place where you can see stories come to life.
  • theme – A theme is the main idea or message in a story, movie, or song.
  • theoretical – Theoretical means something that is about ideas or plans, not something we can see or touch.
  • theory – A theory is like a big idea that helps us understand how things work.
  • they – "They" is a word we use to talk about more than one person or thing.
  • thick – Thick means that something has a lot of space in it.
  • thicken – Thicken means to make something less runny and more solid.
  • thin – Thin means something has a small width.
  • thing – A thing is an object or item.
  • thingamajig – A thingamajig is a word we use when we can't remember the name of an object.
  • things – Things are items or objects we can use or play with.
  • thingy – A thingy is a word we use when we don't know the name of an object.
  • think – Thinking means using your mind to figure things out.
  • thinkable – Thinkable means something that you can imagine or believe could happen.
  • thinking – Thinking is when you use your mind to understand things, solve problems, or make choices.
  • thirst – Thirst is the feeling you get when your body needs water.
  • thirst-buster – A thirst-buster is a fun name for a drink that helps you when you're super thirsty.
  • thirsty – Thirsty is when your body needs water.
  • thorny – Thorny means something that has sharp points on it, like a rose bush.
  • thought – A thought is something you think about.
  • thoughtful – Thoughtful means you think about how others feel.
  • thoughtful' – Thoughtful means you think about how others feel.
  • thoughtless – Thoughtless means not thinking about what you are doing.
  • thoughts – Thoughts are what you think about.
  • thread – A thread is a long, thin piece of material, like string.
  • three – Three is the number that comes after two and before four.
  • thrill – A thrill is a fun and exciting feeling you get when you do something adventurous, like riding a roller...
  • thrive – Thrive means to grow strong and healthy.
  • throat – The throat is the tube in your neck that connects your mouth to your stomach.
  • throne – A throne is a special seat for a king or queen.
  • throng – A throng is a big group of people all together in one place.
  • throw – Throw is when you use your hand to send something flying through the air.
  • throwaway – Throwaway is something that you can get rid of, like a piece of paper or a toy you don't want anymore.
  • thumb – A thumb is the short, thick finger on your hand.
  • thunder – Thunder is the sound you hear after you see lightning in the sky.
  • thwart – Thwart means to stop someone from doing something they want to do.
  • thwarted – Thwarted means when someone tries to do something, but something stops them from doing it.
  • tiara – A tiara is a special kind of crown that girls wear, often at parties or when they want to feel like a...
  • tick – A tick is a tiny bug that can attach to your skin and drink your blood.
  • ticket – A ticket is a small piece of paper or card that you buy to get into a place, like a concert or a train.
  • tickle – Tickling is when you touch someone lightly, and it makes them giggle or laugh.
  • tide – Tide is the way the ocean water rises and falls.
  • tidy – Tidy means to organize and clean up your space.
  • tidy'123 – Tidy means to organize and clean up your space.
  • tidying – Tidying is when you organize your things so they look nice and neat.
  • tie – A tie is a special piece of clothing that goes around your neck.
  • tier – A tier is like a level or a step.
  • tiger – A tiger is a large wild animal that has orange fur with black stripes.
  • tight – Tight means something is held closely or firmly.
  • tighten – Tighten means to make something tighter or less loose.
  • tile – Tiles are flat pieces that can be made of different materials like ceramic or plastic.
  • tilt – Tilt means to make something lean or slant.
  • tilted – Tilted means when something is slanted or not standing up straight.
  • time – Time is what we use to measure how long things take.
  • time-out – A time-out is when you stop what you're doing for a short time to think or relax.
  • timed – Timed means that something is done at a specific time.
  • timeline – A timeline is a way to show events in order.
  • timely – Timely means doing something at the right time.
  • timepiece – A timepiece is something that tells you what time it is, like a clock or a watch.
  • timer – A timer is something that helps you keep track of time.
  • times – Times can mean how many times we do something.
  • timetable – A timetable is like a special chart that shows what time things happen.
  • timid – Timid is when someone feels shy or afraid to try new things.
  • tiny – Tiny means something that is really small.
  • tip – A tip is a small amount of money you give to someone who has done a good job for you, like when you eat at...
  • tiptoe – Tiptoe is when you walk on the tips of your toes instead of your whole foot.
  • tired – When you are tired, your body feels like it needs a break.
  • tissue – A tissue is a thin piece of paper that helps you when you have a runny nose or need to clean something.
  • tissues – Tissues are thin, soft paper that we use when we have a runny nose or to clean up spills.
  • toast – Toast is what you get when you heat bread until it turns brown and crunchy.
  • toasty – Toasty means something is warm and nice, like when you eat warm toast or feel the sun on your skin.
  • tock – Tock is the sound a clock makes.
  • today – Today is the day we are in right now.
  • toddler – A toddler is a young child, usually from 1 to 3 years old.
  • toe – Toes are the little parts at the end of your feet.
  • toes – Toes are the little fingers on your feet.
  • together – Together means when people or things are with each other.
  • toilet – A toilet is a place in the bathroom where you sit to go pee or poop.
  • token – A token is like a special ticket or a little piece of something that shows you can do or have something.
  • tomato – A tomato is a red fruit that grows on a plant.
  • tommy – Tommy is a name that some people have.
  • tomorrow – Tomorrow is the next day.
  • tone – Tone is the sound of your voice.
  • tongs – Tongs are tools that help you grab and hold things, especially hot food.
  • tongue – The tongue is a muscle in your mouth.
  • took – "Took" is the past tense of the word "take." It means you got something or moved it somewhere before.
  • tool – A tool is an object that helps us do work or make things.
  • tools – Tools are special items that help us make or fix things.
  • tooth – A tooth is a small, hard thing in your mouth that helps you eat.
  • toothbrush – A toothbrush is a small tool with a handle and bristles.
  • toothpaste – Toothpaste is a gel or cream that you use with a toothbrush to clean your teeth.
  • top – The top means the highest point.
  • topic – A topic is the main idea or subject we are discussing.
  • topical – Topical means something that is about a certain subject or topic.
  • topper – A topper is someone who does really well in school.
  • toppings – Toppings are extra things you add to your food.
  • topsy-turvy – Topsy-turvy means everything is turned around or upside down.
  • torch – A torch is a small light that you can carry.
  • tortilla – A tortilla is a round, flat piece of bread made from corn or wheat.
  • tortoise – A tortoise is a type of reptile that has a big, hard shell.
  • toss – Toss means to throw something gently.
  • total – Total is what you get when you add things up.
  • totality – Totality means when something is whole or complete.
  • tote – A tote is a large bag that you can use to carry stuff like toys, books, or snacks.
  • touch – Touch is when you use your hands to feel things.
  • touchdown – A touchdown is when a player carries the football into the end zone, which is the area at the end of the...
  • tough – Tough means something is strong and can handle a lot.
  • tow – Tow means to pull something behind you.
  • towel – A towel is a piece of fabric that we use to wipe water off our bodies.
  • tower – A tower is a very tall building that is usually narrow.
  • towers – Towers are very tall structures that can be found in cities.
  • town – A town is a community where many people live and work.
  • toxic – Toxic means something that can make you sick or hurt you.
  • toy – A toy is an object that you can use to play and have fun.
  • toys – Toys are objects that you can play with.
  • tracing – Tracing means to draw over the lines of a picture to make it look the same.
  • track – A track is a place where people run or ride bikes.
  • tracks – Tracks are marks or paths left by something moving.
  • tracksuit – A tracksuit is a set of clothes that includes a jacket and matching pants.
  • tractor – A tractor is a strong vehicle that helps on farms.
  • trade – Trade is when people give something they have to get something they want.
  • tradition – A tradition is something special that people do every year or on special days.
  • traffic – Traffic means all the cars, buses, and trucks that are moving on the roads.